Leaving Care Pathway Advisor

4Recruitment Services

Glenfield

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

4Recruitment Services are seeking a Personal Advisor (Leaving Care Services) for our client based in Glenfield, Leicestershire. The Leaving Care Service supports young people aged 16-25 who may have been looked after by the local authority.

The role focuses on promoting independence, education, employment and health outcomes. You will manage a caseload, undertake pathway planning and work with partners to deliver a holistic, integrated service.

Qualifications

Substantial experience of working and engaging with young people.
Experience of working with multiple agencies and social care professionals in a multi-racial/multi-cultural community.
Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential matters, pressure and conflict.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance (Working Together 2014, Children Act 1989/2004, Children and Families Act 2014).
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

To manage a caseload and keep accurate case records of work with young people.
To contribute to Pathway Plan Assessment and provide ongoing assessment promoting young people's full engagement to inform Pathway Planning.
To undertake assessments of young people resuming or wishing to resume education/ training or presenting with other support needs post 21 years.
To work with young people to promote welfare and ensure that their views and wishes are considered when undertaking assessments, developing Pathway Plans and reviews.
To work in a flexible manner to provide advice, practical assistance and support to young people to enable successful transitions.
To coordinate the provision of services and to take reasonable steps to ensure that the young person makes use of such services.
To identify packages of support for young people living in the community and supervise and monitor the delivery of tasks in accordance with the pathway plan to meet young person's needs.
To ensure that young people receive appropriate financial support and work with young people to develop their financial management skills with a view to them becoming responsible for their own budget.
To advise and practically support young people to gain access to appropriate accommodation.
To work in partnership with a range of agencies to ensure young people receive an integrated, holistic response to meet their needs.